Mechanical Design Engineer Summer Intern

Leidos; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Income Protection

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer Summer Intern for its Huntsville, AL campus. You will support design and integration activities for airborne systems, develop conceptual CAD models, and create engineering drawings as part of a diverse team.

The role emphasizes hands-on lab work, collaboration, and problem-solving on missile and unmanned aircraft projects. You must be pursuing a Mechanical Engineering degree with ABET accreditation and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering at an ABET-accredited school.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• GPA 3.2 or higher.
• Willing to work in Huntsville, AL in-office.

Responsibilities

• Support design and integration activities for airborne systems.
• Develop conceptual CAD models and produce engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with project teams to devise innovative solutions.
• Work in a lab environment testing and assembling hardware.

Job description

Mechanical Design Engineer Summer Intern

The Small Airborne Effectors Division, within the Leidos Kinetic Effects Business Area, currently has an opportunity for a Mechanical Design Engineer Summer Intern to work at our Huntsville, AL campus providing support to a variety of design and integration programs related to missile systems and unmanned aircraft. This is a dynamic opportunity in which talented mechanical engineer interns can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in the airborne systems arena.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support engineering design and integration activities for aspects of airborne systems (missiles and unmanned aircraft).
• Develop conceptual CAD models and produce engineering drawings.
• Work collaboratively with project team(s) to formulate innovative solutions to complex problems and products across a broad range of applications.
• Work in a lab environment testing and assembling hardware.

Basic Qualifications

• Applicant must be actively working toward a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Applicant must be a US Citizen.
• Applicant must have an overall GPA of 3.2 or above.
• Ability to perform physical work such as lifting up to 30-lbs.
• Knowledge of and ability to use common hand tools.
• Applicant must be willing to work in-office in Huntsville, AL.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of ASME Y14.5 GD&T standard
• Experience with SolidWorks CAD Software
• Desire to solve complex technical problems and learn from a team of experienced engineers

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.